OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL | ENG_OMM_AlphaGrinder_P01 | 10th July 2019
1. Safety Information
1.1 General
The machine is designed to grind the railhead.
Warnings and safety precautions described in this document shall only be considered as a minimum. National
conditions, standards and regulations override conditions, standards and regulations described in this document.
Work with the machine is only to be carried out by qualified personnel, well-informed and educated in general
railway workmanship and specifically in the conditions, standards and regulations on specific rail track.
The machine may only be used for its specified purpose.
Any adjustments or service on the machine is only allowed to be done by qualified personnel that have read and
understood this manual and have had training and information from Pandrol AB.
1.2 Safety Actions
Read and understand all safety regulations and warnings before installation, operating or performing maintenance
on this machine.
Locate stop buttons, emergency stop buttons and keys before installation, operating or performing grinding with
this machine. The emergency stop button is not allowed to be used to stop the machine normally.
The machine is never to be used as a transport vehicle for personnel or equipment.
Be sure that unqualified persons are not in the operating area during installation, use or maintenance.
Safety regulations regarding personnel in operating area for the Alpha Grinder are valid for this machine.
Use standards and regulations, accident prevention regulations and regulations concerning special ambient
conditions (e.g. areas potentially endangered by explosive materials, heavy pollution or corrosive influences).
It is of great importance that all service, component replacements or other operations in the electronic or motor are
accomplished by qualified personnel only.
The use of solvents as cleaning agents and the use of lubricants can involve health and/or safety hazards. The
manufacturers of the solvents and lubricants should be contacted for safety data. The recommended precautions
and procedures of the manufacturers should be followed.
The use of an air jet, which must be less than 8 bar, to blow parts clean or to blow them dry after being cleaned
with a solvent will cause particles of dirt and/or droplets of the cleaning solvent to be airborne. These conditions
may cause skin and/or eye irritation.
When using an air jet do not direct it toward another person. Improper use of air jet could result in bodily injury.
The machine is not allowed to be used on a track that is open for traffic.
Caution shall be exercised when the operator leaves the Alpha Grinder especially when adjacent track is trafficked
and can endanger the safety.
Personal eye protection must be worn when undertaking work.
Personal ear protection must be worn when undertaking work.
All personnel except for the operator are to be kept at least 3 m from machine when working.
